degarnish

/dɛɡɑrnɪʃ/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or take away ornaments or decorations from something

“The new owner decided to degarnish the old mansion to make it more minimalist.”

2. noun

a removal or stripping of ornaments or decorations

“The degarnish of the museum’s exhibit caused controversy among art historians.”

Synonyms

  • decorate
  • strip

Antonyms

  • adorn
  • ornament